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Wojciech Młynarski

Polish singer (1941-2017) · Poland · On the map · Musicians · Died at 75

Wojciech Młynarski was a Polish poet, singer, songwriter, translator and director. A well-known figure on the Polish musical scene, he was most famous for his ballads and what is known as sung poetry, as well as for his collaboration with numerous vocalists and cabarets.

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2017Died15 March 2017Chevalier des Arts et des LettresAward2011Commander of the Order of Polonia RestitutaAward2008Diamond MicrophoneAward2007Golden Medal for Merit to CultureAward2000Officer of the Order of Polonia RestitutaAward1981Gold Cross of MeritAward1941Born26 March 1941

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Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres2017
Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta2011
Diamond Microphone2008
Golden Medal for Merit to Culture2007
Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta2000
Gold Cross of Merit1981
Fryderyk for Best Lyricist

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He wrote lyrics to more than 2,000 songs, a small fraction of which he sang himself. His songs received a total of 25 "Karolinkas", which are the main awards of the Polish Song Festival in Opole, the most important Polish song festival, occurring annually since 1963. He also composed music to some of his songs. He is considered an icon of Polish culture.

Country
Poland
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 2017 · aged 75

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